Certified Medical Assistant

#REF!•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the healthcare provider, the Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of all patients. This role accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as measuring blood pressure, recording weight, temperature, pulse, and respiration, and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols. The position may involve general patient care, preparing patients for appointments, administering medications and vaccines, drawing blood samples, performing routine tests like EKGs, scheduling diagnostic tests, documenting patient care plans, communicating test results, sterilizing instruments, maintaining exam rooms, and escalating issues as needed. The role also ensures safety checklists are completed, protects patient privacy, and may assist with front office duties.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Nice To Haves

1 year of Medical Assistant experience (Highly Preferred)
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred)
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
Obtain and record vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as well as perform routine tests such as EKG's.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion of testing.
Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the provider.
Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.
Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
May work in the front office as needed, as well as perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).